So one Monday in July we found ourselves five stories high in an inner city Auckland building overlooking the sparkling sea, whilst late afternoon sun poured through the windows. Glasses of champagne were promptly passed our way, which we sipped whilst getting some models made up with Bourjois Catwalk.

Our Makeup Station Team made up three models, each wearing a specific look created with Bourjois products. The natural look was tres chic. The bold lip, with its rich redness, so sophisticated. And the smokey eye was superb.

A wonderful night was had in honour of New Zealand’s 2015 national finalists. The National Ceremony was an amazing celebration that the NZ Herald and Ali’s Makeup Station team are honored to be a part of – thank you to everyone who nominated, voted and supported the Pride of New Zealand Awards. A very big congratulations to all of our winners and finalists! Winners of this year’s Pride of New Zealand People’s Choice Award

Ryan and Keri Topperwien -from Whakatane learned they had the majority of the 17,100 votes made for the TSB Bank People’s Choice Award as part of the Pride of New Zealand Awards. The Dream Chaser Foundation, established in Chace’s memory http://dreamchaser.co.nz/

Pride of NZ Awards National Ceremony celebrate everyday New Zealanders who do extraordinary things. For more information go to Pride of NZ

Check out the video of the national ceremony, held at the Auckland Museum. Hair and makeup by our team for the nominees Alis Makeup Station